By Timothy S. Donahue
Takeaways
- Punch marks 185 years with a special limited edition: Punch Princesas has been launched to celebrate the brand’s anniversary.
- Classic format revived with a modern touch: The cigar brings back a 1960s vitola in a new Edmundo 135 mm × 52 format under Habanos’s Edición Limitada 2025 program.
- Global launch event signals strategic rollout: The premiere in Limassol brought over 550 international aficionados, and additional market releases are planned.
Habanos S.A. introduced a limited-edition (LE) cigar, Punch Princesas, to celebrate the 185th anniversary of its historic Punch brand, with a worldwide debut on December 6 in Limassol, Cyprus.
According to a press release, the special edition revives a classic 1960s format and highlights the legacy of one of Habanos’s oldest premium brands, which was originally founded in 1840.
The launch event, organized by distributor Phoenicia T.A.A. Cyprus, drew more than 550 cigar aficionados from around the world.
Punch Princesas is being released as part of Habanos’s 2025 “Edición Limitada” program. The cigar is presented in an Edmundo vitola — 135 mm long with a 52 ring gauge — blending traditional craftsmanship with a format reimagined for modern enthusiasts.
Habanos stated that the Princesas name honors women throughout the “Habanos world”—from tobacco farming to production, retail, and the community of enthusiasts—reflecting the brand’s heritage and worldwide presence.
The limited-edition launch will expand to more international markets in the upcoming months.
